Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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John M. Jackson
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Maps.001
Title
Historical Maps Collection 1500-2023
Quantity
45 Cubic Feet, 13 flat file drawers
Language
English
.
Abstract
A collection of maps depicting geographic features, transportation routes, geological composotion, historical settlements,
themes, property divisions, and political boundaries, from a local scope (Virginia Tech campus) to global (world maps).
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University
Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization
form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction .
Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition
form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication .
Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms
or to submit a completed form.
Conditions Governing Use
The contents of Folders C-1 - C-6 may not be reproduced. Other maps may not be reproduced due to copyright restrictions.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [map title], [(Map-####) map identification
number], Historical Maps Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
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Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Historical Maps Collection was completed in June, 2025.
This collection contains maps that range in geographic scope from the Virginia Tech campus to the world. Included are road
and transportation maps, topographic maps, geological maps, historical maps, thematic maps, property maps, and political boundary
maps, among others. While the collection includes images dating as early as the 16th century, these early maps are represented
in the collection only by reproductions. The earliest original map in the collection dates to 1787.
The collection is organized primarily by geographic scope, ranging from Virginia Tech campus maps to world maps. Exceptions
to this arrangement are railroad and American Civil War maps, which are positioned at the front of the collection. Individual
categories of maps are arranged either alphabetically or chronologically.
This guide describes the map collection's contents only at the subject and folder levels. Individual maps within the collection
may be located by searching for specific titles (e.g., "Settlement Map of Pulaski County Virginia") or by subject (e.g., Pulaski
County Maps).
Maps of American Civil War battles and campaigns specific to Virginia or areas within Virginia, including both wartime maps
and postbellum interpretive maps.
American Civil War U. S. Coast Survey and regional maps
map-case: drawer: folder A-8 A set of 20 wartime survey maps (reproductions) produced by the U. S. Coast Survey (accompanied by an index map of the U.
S., showing the general locations of the individual surveys), together with other wartime maps depicting multi-state regions.
An incomplete set of maps extracted from a copy of Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies (sometimes referred to as the War of the Rebellion Atlas).
Maps (reproductions) of Virginia counties (and a few wider regions, such as the Lower Shenandoah Valley and South Side of
James River), surveyed by Confederate engineers during the American Civil War. For a complete contents list, see the finding
aid for Map 0724.
Arrangement
Arranged by map number in a general alphabetical order.
Maps of Blacksburg and portions thereof, including lands of individual property owners. Some maps include surrounding areas
of Montgomery County; others include separate maps of Christiansburg and Radford.
Maps depicting, in general, areas within the region extending from Craig, Roanoke, Franklin, and Henry counties westward to
Lee County. Also included are two Appalachian Trail maps that, while outside this area, belong to a related set.
Maps of Virginia independent cities, towns, and other localities. Includes a set of 41 maps relating to Mount Vernon. Excludes
maps of localities within Montgomery County.
Maps of the commonwealth of Commonwealth of Virginia as a whole, sometimes including border areas of adjacent states. Also
included are three maps dated between 1874 and 1880 that depict Virginia and West Virginia together.
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